Postcode Analysis Ealing, London

WEST GATE, W5 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST GATE, W5 1BF.

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Population

491

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 59,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: W5 1BF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

W5 1BF has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.

home £290,085 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W5 1BF is a mixed residential area on West Gate, 0.3km from Twyford Abbey in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Hanger Hill ward and the Ealing Central and Acton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, W5 1BF offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 14.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for W5 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00006375 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W5 1BF. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.9%
Asian / British Asian25.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed21.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 290,085

66 sales · Mean £ 324,384

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around W5 1BF is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour77
Violence and sexual offences77
Vehicle crime61
Other theft51
Drugs32

school Local Schools

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Montpelier Primary School

Outstanding679 pupils1.0 km
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West Twyford Primary School

Good450 pupils1.0 km
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Vicar's Green Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils1.0 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good369 pupils1.1 km
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Perivale Primary School

Outstanding468 pupils1.2 km
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Ada Lovelace Church of England High School

Outstanding668 pupils1.3 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good389 pupils1.3 km
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Alperton Community School

Good1844 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Abbey Corner0.7 km
  • 24/7 Booze Delivery0.2 km
  • Beverage Boys Limited0.2 km
  • Eats N Bits0.2 km
  • Kaizen Traders Limited0.2 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Brentham Club & Perry Cafe1.0 km
  • The Fox And Goose0.2 km
  • Crystals of London Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
  • New Ashbourne0.4 km
  • Bar 80.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Damas Express1.0 km
  • East Pan Asian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Mirror Palace0.4 km
  • Wow Coffee0.1 km
  • Beirut Nights0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Sivashakthi Cash & Carry1.0 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Loon Fung Hong Cash & Carry0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Don Donner1.0 km
  • Indulge1.0 km
  • Nosh N Go0.2 km
  • Esso and Subway (Alperton)0.5 km
  • Palm Pizzeria0.3 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ealing1.5 km
  • Ealing Broadway1.9 km
  • Stonebridge Park2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hanger Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Hanger Lane Underground Station0.2 km